Childminder in Stockport

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants create a warm and welcoming environment for the children. They skilfully prepare them for changes, such as the arrival of visitors. Children show they are confident and secure. The childminder and her assistants form extremely nurturing bonds with the children. They work closely with the parents to gather precise information. This helps children transition into the setting at their own pace. Consequently, children settle quickly.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants implement a curriculum which targets children's next steps in their learning. Babies who are developing their whole-hand grasp excitedly explore sensory objects with the childminder's assistant. The childminder supports children with turn-taking as they eagerly wait their turn to balance balls on different sized tubes. Children are enthusiastic to learn new skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder's ability to develop children's character is exemplary. She models how to be caring and respectful of others. As a result, children display high levels of kindness. For example, children give their peers cuddles and say 'it's ok' when they notice they are a little upset. The childminder celebrates the uniqueness of others by providing children with experiences from different countries. Children are developing a strong understanding of acceptance of others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of each child she cares for. She works closely with parents sharing children's interests and developmental goals. This knowledge is carefully considered in each activity children experience. As a result, children are gaining the skills they need for future learning. n The childminder and her assistants promote a love of reading. Throughout the day children seek them out to read their favourite stories. They listen intently and correctly finish sentences they have previously heard. Children are beginning to understand that print has meaning. n The childminder and her assistants effectively promote children's communication skills. Babies engage in meaningful back-and-forth interactions with the childminder's assistant. For children who speak English as an additional language, the childminder and her assistants repeat words back to them and then say them in English. This helps support children's understanding. All

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children are making good progress in their communication skills. n Children benefit from a range of opportunities to develop their physical skills. At snack time, the childminder encourages children to peel or cut their own fruit to develop their small-muscle movements. The childminder supports the development of the skills babies need to become confident walkers. Older children join in with yoga sessions with the childminder to develop their core

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16 November 2023 muscles. Children are making good progress in their physical development. n The childminder is reflective on practice. When she identifies areas of development, she quickly gains further training for herself and her assistants. However, systems for coaching assistants are not fully embedded. This results in some interactions with children not being consistent. n The childminder and her assistants develop children's curiosity. Children eagerly participate in all experiences. They excitedly unwrap jigsaws and use their problem-solving skills to identify which parcel might contain the correct piece of their puzzle. Children persevere and display positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder and her assistants develop children's independence skills extremely well. Children understand how and when to wash their hands and wipe their own noses without being prompted. From as young as two-years-old

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they have mastered the skills to zip up their own jumpers. Children show extraordinarily high levels of independence with their self-care skills. n Developing children's understanding of others is skilfully entwined throughout the setting. The childminder introduces new cuisines to her menu, such as dim sum, to help children learn about other children's home lives. The childminder and her assistants skilfully develop children's understanding of different languages by teaching children Spanish. Children competently count in both English and Spanish. They are effectively learning about the world around them. n Promoting health and well-being is a key strength of this childminder. Through building on prior knowledge, children understand the importance of oral hygiene. The childminder ensures that children have a well-balanced diet and drink water throughout the day. Parents express how walks in the forest help promote their

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child's physical and mental well-being. Children are rapidly learning how to keep themselves healthy.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow if they felt a child was at risk of harm. The childminder's assistants have recently updated their safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is fully up to date. The childminder forms strong relationships with both the children and the parents. This helps her quickly identify changes in the children and when families may need some support. Children are safe and secure.

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should:

n develop coaching techniques with assistants to improve the consistency of the delivery of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382186 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10313408 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and is located in Stockport. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during snack time. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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